The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. "The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini was built in 1955 to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Mother Cabrini, who 10 years earlier had been canonized as America’s first citizen-saint. In the 67 years she lived, Mother Cabrini founded 67 different institutions of care worldwide, several here in Chicago. Known as the Universal Patron Saint of Immigrants for her tireless work helping Italian immigrants everywhere, she is also considered one of the most influential women in Chicago history. Mother Cabrini founded Columbus Hospital in Chicago in 1905. It was the place where she lived, worked, and later died. The Shrine dedicated to her honor honor was originally built as a chapel inside the hospital. The chapel became its center of worship and prayer for patients and staff. It was looked after by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the religious order founded by Mother Cabrini. They also worked at the hospital as nurses and caregivers. The room where Mother Cabrini died was also preserved near the chapel as a gathering place for the faithful." #placestopray #chicagogram #chicagoopenhouse #fall2016 #SaintFrances (at National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini)